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Irregular Periods are very normal in first two years of periods. If length of your period cycle exceed by 35 days the you are suffering from irregular periods. We can say that irregular periods is that cycle which is different from its month cycle means length of the menstrual cycle is keep changing. They are caused mainly beacuse of hormonal balances. When the time between of your each period start changing, your irregular periods has started.

What is an Irregular Period?

Period irregularities are referred to as “oligomenorrhea”. Although it is typical in younger women, but also this could be in adult women brought on by underlying health conditions.

When a woman’s cycle changes, her periods become irregular. For instance, her period can typically last 28 days for her before it may increase to 40 days. When you have irregular periods, your period may last longer or shorter than usual, and you may also drop more or less blood.

What are examples of Irregular periods?

• Periods that occur fewer than 21 days or more than 35 days apart.
• Missing three or more periods in a row.
• Menstrual flow (bleeding) that’s much heavier or lighter than usual.
• Periods that last longer than seven days.
• Length of time between cycles varies by more than nine days. For example, one cycle is 28 days, the next is 37 days and the next is 29 days.
• Periods that are accompanied by severe pain, cramping, nausea or vomiting.
• Bleeding or spotting that happens between periods, after menopause or after sexual intercourse.
• Soaking through one or more tampons or sanitary pads in an hour.

Check if you have Irregular Periods

The average gap between periods starting (the menstrual cycle) is 28 days. It can sometimes be a bit shorter or longer.

A woman’s periods are irregular if the gap between them is less than 21 days or more than 35 days.

Irregular periods can affect anyone who has periods.

It’s more likely for your periods to be irregular when they first start during puberty, and when you’re nearing menopause.

Types of Irregular Periods

There are four types of Irregular periods:-

• Menorrhagia & Polymenorrhea – This is the most prevalent types of bleeding. It is characterized by heavy bleeding or excessive bleeding(prolonged). With menorrhagia, menstrual flow lasts longer and is heavier than normal.
• Dysmenorrhea – In this type, pain occurs in the lower abdomen but can spread to the lower back and thighs. Dysmenorrhea is the term for painful menstrual periods.
• Amenorrhea – It is the condition when a women doesn’t have periods by age 15. Amenorrhea is of two types- Primary & Secondary. It could be the symptom of another diseaes.
• Hypomenorrhea – They are characterized by light periods. Periods often lasts less than two days, or it is less than 80ml. This is the opposite condition of “Menorrhagia”.

Irregular Periods Symptoms

Your cycle is irregular if the days between the end and the start of your period vary from month to month. Some of the common symptoms dicussed such as-

• Bleeding after sexual intercourse
• Heavy bleeding during your period
• Light bleeding during your period
• Menstrual period lasts longer than the normal ones, i.e., 5-8 days
• Periods that occur less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart
• Periods that last longer than seven days
• Periods that are accompanied by pain, cramping, nausea or vomiting
• Painful cramping
• Abnormal duration of bleeding
• Blood clots
• Breast tenderness
• Fluid retention
• Headaches
• Early or late periods
• Missed periods

What Causes Irregular Periods?

Here are some of the more common causes that cycles become irregular.

• Stress
• Obesity
• Hormonal Changes
• Birth Control Pills
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Thyroid
• Pregnancy
• Excessive exercising
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Breastfeeding
• Age

Treatment Used for Irregular Periods

Treatments for irregular periods often vary based on the type of irregularity and certain lifestyle factors.

1. Chnages in Lifestyle
2. Regular Exercise
3. Nutritious Diet
4. Hormone replacement therapy
5. Relax and take care of yourself

How Can Yoga Cure Irregular Periods?

Asans which il help you to cure irregular periods

• Baddha Konasana
• Ustrasana
• Bhujangasana
• Malasana
• Bitilasana Marjaryasana

Keeping track of your periods

Using an app or a diary to keep track of your periods can help you see if they’re irregular.

Day 1 of your menstrual cycle is the first day of your period. The last day of your cycle is the day before your next period.